The difference between a waffle maker and an electric baking pan

Waffle makers and electric waffle irons are both kitchen equipment used for cooking waffles or similar foods. They have some differences in design and function:

Appearance and shape: A waffle maker usually has two flat heating plates, similar to a tong. An electric griddle is usually a flat heating plate, similar to a frying pan.

Heating method: Waffle makers usually use two heating plates to heat at the same time, sandwiching the batter in the middle to heat it evenly. The electric baking pan only has a heating plate, and the batter is poured on it for cooking.

Food types: Waffle makers are mainly used to cook waffles, a fluffy, grid-like dessert. The electric baking pan can be used to cook various types of biscuits, pancakes, thin omelets, etc.

Cooking method: Since the waffle maker has two heating plates, waffles can be cooked between the heating plates and multiple waffles can be made at the same time. The electric baking pan has only one heating plate and can only cook one food at a time.

Generally speaking, waffle makers are more focused on making waffles, while electric waffle irons can cook many types of pancake-like foods.